Quest A Practice Multiple Choice Exams
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Assignment I: Value is 20% of the total exam mark
This will always be a three source analysis.
You need to make sure you
You can say things like Source 1 is related to the overarching theme___________.
This will always be a three source analysis.
You need to make sure you
- identify the overarching theme of the three sources (i.e. government involvement in people's lives, what degree of taxation is appropriate in a country)
- interpret each source and demonstrate how it links to liberalism (there is no need to bring in outside evidence when interpreting these sources)
- explain one or more of the relationships that exist among all three sources (i.e how does it relate to the overarching theme)
You can say things like Source 1 is related to the overarching theme___________.
Assignment II: Value is 30% of the total exam mark
This will always have one source (this source will change from year to year). The question will always be the same:
To what extent should we embrace the ideological perspective(s) reflected in the source?
Make sure you:
Think about things such as what implications this type of idea may have.
This will always have one source (this source will change from year to year). The question will always be the same:
To what extent should we embrace the ideological perspective(s) reflected in the source?
Make sure you:
- analyze the source
- establish and argue a position in response to the question presented
- support your position and arguments by using evidence (informed opinion)
Think about things such as what implications this type of idea may have.
30-2
Assignment I: Value is 10% of the total exam mark
This will always have 1 image containing 8-12 foundational concepts. The question will be different year to year. (for example, one year the question was Which development (s) has/have made the most significant contribution to modern liberalism?)
This will always have 1 image containing 8-12 foundational concepts. The question will be different year to year. (for example, one year the question was Which development (s) has/have made the most significant contribution to modern liberalism?)
- you can use a dictionary!!!
- you can receive Excellent on the marking rubric by using just 1 of the foundational concepts or none of these terms either, but you need to make sure you answer the question in depth. The foundational concepts are there to help you focus your thinking. REMEMBER THOUGH: just because the concept is in the image, doesn't mean it is relevant to the question. There will be 3 or so concepts that relate really closely with the question.
- demonstrate that you know what the concept in the question is asking.
Assignment II: Value is 20% of the total exam mark
This assignment will always have 3 sources (the sources will change from year to year) and 2 questions.
The first question will always be one of the following:
1. What do each of the three sources presented on pages 6 and 7 communicate about the role of government in society?
2. What do each of the three sources presented on pages 6 and 7 communicate about the role of individuals in society?
The second question will always be one of the following:
1. Considering the sources presented on pages 6 and 7, what do you think should be the role of government in society?
2. Considering the sources presented on pages 6 and 7, what do you think should be the role of individuals in society?
Write a response in which you MUST
YOU DON'T NEED TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EACH OF THE SOURCES HERE.
This assignment will always have 3 sources (the sources will change from year to year) and 2 questions.
The first question will always be one of the following:
1. What do each of the three sources presented on pages 6 and 7 communicate about the role of government in society?
2. What do each of the three sources presented on pages 6 and 7 communicate about the role of individuals in society?
The second question will always be one of the following:
1. Considering the sources presented on pages 6 and 7, what do you think should be the role of government in society?
2. Considering the sources presented on pages 6 and 7, what do you think should be the role of individuals in society?
Write a response in which you MUST
- interpret each source to identify what the source tells you about the role of government in society
- explain and defend your position on what the role of government in society should be
- support your interpretations and position by referring to the sources and to your understanding of social studies
YOU DON'T NEED TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EACH OF THE SOURCES HERE.
Assignment III: Value is 20% of the total exam mark
This assignment will ask you a question that you must write a response to.
In your response you must:
REMEMBER:
Diploma Exam Exemplars:
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This assignment will ask you a question that you must write a response to.
In your response you must:
- explore the issue.....
- analyze various points of view on the issue
- explain and defend your position on the issue
- support your point of view using your understanding of social studies
REMEMBER:
- you need evidence (informed opinion)
- use the comments provided as spring boards, do not just repeat what they say
- you can use personal experiences as evidence
- you have to take a position
Diploma Exam Exemplars:
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